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5 June 2008
Countryside Properties and English Partnerships have received planning consent from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for 602 new homes at Lymington Fields, Dagenham as part of the London Wide Initiative.
The scheme, which was designed by architects BPTW partnership, includes the provision of a new primary school and will cut CO² emissions with the installation of solar panels and biomass boilers. Over half of the new homes will be traditional family houses with gardens.
The site is owned by English Partnerships in connection with the London Wide Initiative, and is being developed to increase the provision of affordable homes for key workers in London.
Michael Hill, Business Development Director for Countryside Properties said: "We have put a tremendous effort into getting the proposals right, and believe that this decision proves that our extensive consultation with the council and local community was the right course to take. This scheme will provide housing for key workers, in a sustainable environment, in keeping with the wider community".
Kevin Clark from English Partnerships said: "Everyone involved with this project is delighted with the decision - it is a fantastic development, with a blend of private and affordable homes, and green areas for families to use".
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Notes to editors
English Partnerships is the government's national regeneration agency delivering high quality, sustainable growth in England. English Partnerships and the Housing Corporation are working with the Department for Communities and Local Government to establish the proposed Homes and Communities Agency.
The London-Wide Initiative (LWI) is a government-backed scheme managed by English Partnerships which enables key workers to buy their own home. English Partnerships has purchased a range of 15 development sites across inner and greater London to deliver new, affordable homes in collaboration with the Housing Corporation. Under the Initiative, the government shares the costs and the benefits of homeownership with purchasers in order to make these homes more affordable.
Countryside Properties is one of three development partners who have been selected to work in partnership with English Partnerships to deliver homes through the London-Wide Initiative. Countryside's main partners are Hyde, Metropolitan and Presentation Housing Associations.
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Information correct as at 05/06/2008